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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1969
Page
4
The Athens Messenger dated Tuesday June 24 1969 from Athens Ohio provides local news briefs, notices, and community updates. It highlights civic announcements, school and sports notes, and regional listings typical of a mid 20th century Ohio newspaper. The issue carries staff credits and publishing details for The Messenger Publishing Company.
President Nixon shifts oversight to Budget Director Robert Mayo as defense budgeting loses special status. The Budget Bureau soon cancels the $3 billion manned orbital lab program, signaling tougher procurement scrutiny and potential cuts to reduce overall government expenses.
Pittsburgh imposes a historic tax on non profit and charitable institutions but excludes places of worship. Hospitals colleges and clubs challenge the levy arguing it taxes patients or membership fees, with suits headed to the state supreme court seeking to block the measure.
Apollo 10 crew detected gravitational effects near the Moon that require correction to ensure precise landings. The adjustment will keep Apollo 11 on target to reach its commanded site, as a slight incline was noted crossing the Moon's equator. Without correction, the lander could miss its site by miles.
Joseph Alsop notes a renewed possibility of Soviet Chinese war as Moscow presses for top level talks on the Sino Soviet border. He outlines troop buildups, Trans Siberian closures, and the strategic difficulty of pre emptive action, arguing nuclear options complicate any plan.
The piece argues for a voluntary combat draft in Vietnam, praising Nixon's approach to shift defense burden to South Vietnam with U S support. It questions feasibility, notes war casualties and troop classifications, and urges consulting military advisers before issuing a liberating decree.
Gallup poll finds 85 percent favor stricter laws on obscene mail literature and 76 percent want tougher limits on magazines at newsstands. Seventy-one percent support sex education in schools with 55 percent backing birth control discussion. Among Catholics and Protestants, approval remains high. younger and college-educated groups show the strongest support.
Jeffrey A. Clark of New Marshfield praises Beverly Simon and others for condemning Harrison Lovsey and the Alexander School Board for dismissing Mrs Lorber. He notes a petition from parents supporting Lorber and questions the board action, urging district residents to seek reversal and appealing to higher authorities if needed.
In Thursday's Messenger Jean Wagner from The Plains claimed Steve Couradis said dissent was wrong. He argued dissent is acceptable if peaceful and dialogue can resolve issues, avoiding costly riots and cleanup.
The Athens Messenger lists weekday and Sunday single copy prices and mail delivery rates. It notes daily publication except Saturdays, carrier and mail delivery options, and subscription costs for Ohio, West Virginia, and other US addresses.
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